Showing posts with label New Look. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Look. Show all posts

Monday, 8 October 2018

Currently Loving - Autumn Trends

Hello lovelies!

I thought I'd share with you a few clothing items I've loving this Autumn. All of these in fact are my staples most years, but I've had a hunt online for a few key pieces on the high street I thought were too good not to share.

Jumpers


BooHoo Black Rib KnitNewlook Rainbow Cosy Jumper / River Island Leopard Print Turtleneck

Nothing beats a cosy jumper. I challenge you to find something as soft & comforting as a snugly jumper. This year I've been loving stripes. Rainbow print, block colour, anything that screams 90's. This one from New Look just looks so warm & thick. You definitely need one of these for your Winter wardrobe. I've also included a plain black jumper, these just go with everything. I love the simple look of blue jeans & a basic jumper. And finally, how cute is this leopard print one from River Island? The model on the website has styled it with black pleather shorts, which I love, but I can also see it styled with a black knitted skirt, tights & boots. Definitely going to pick this one up next pay day! 

Scarf / Snoods



Scarves make me so happy. You can see my striped theme running from the jumpers into this section too.. just look how cute the patterns are on these two! I'm also a massive fan of snoods at this time of year as well. I hate having a cold neck & will do anything to avoid it! You can guarantee that if I haven't got a roll neck jumper on, I'm wearing a scarf.


Knee High Boots



Ah I'm obsessed with knee high boots. I just love them. I have a pair of black & grey ones & this year, I'm extremely tempted to purchase a brown pair! I struggle with finding the perfect knee high boot though.. I've lost count of the amount of them that I've tried on & they haven't fitted me properly. It's usually the upper part of the boot & making sure it stays up when you're walking around that I find the most tricky when picking out a new pair! I end up striding around the shop testing them out! No wonder James hates shopping with me.. These 3 pairs I've picked out above, I just loved, all for different reasons. The first pair are just so glamorous. I can see myself rocking these for a night out with jeans & a nice top. The black pair look more day time but also suitable for evening & I was drawn to the fact they weren't high-heeled, as my pair kill my feet if I'm wearing them all day! & finally the brown pair, I picked these out because I'm on the market for a brown pair of boots like I said & these looked so comfy. They also have the tie at the top, so no danger of falling down my legs!


Just saying those 3 words & knowing I can now wear coats again makes me so happy. I purchased the ultimate fluffy bear coat from Pull & Bear at the beginning of the year & I absolutely love it! I've been wearing it this week (before the mini heat wave last Wednesday / Thursday!) & have felt so happy. I really struggled to pick out just 3 from the high street for this category, but after purchasing a pink faux fur coat about 2 years ago & trying to make it work & failing (I had to buy it in 2 sizes too big & it just swamped me!) I wanted to include another one I thought would be a suitable alternative. The first brown coat I've selected is quite similar to mine, but it has a collar & I actually think I prefer it to the Pull & Bear one. It looks super cosy! The final one I'm sure won't be to everyone's taste & to be honest, I can't actually explain why it caught my eye, but just the colours & print were too cute to resist.

Do you prefer Summer or Autumn style? : )

I would love to know if you've picked up any key pieces & what you're loving for this season!

Friday, 8 December 2017

The Ultimate Red Jumper Wishlist



What is it about the colour red that screams Christmas?!

There's just something super Hygge about wrapping yourself up in an over-sized knitted jumper, with a hot chocolate, while watching a film. Am I right?

I've picked out a few of my favourite from the high street this year. I even included a bright fluffy orange one for a slightly different take on the standard red & there's even one for the furry friend in your life!

Let's start with this dark red number from Boohoo. I'm not usually a fan of cropped jumpers, I mean, who wants a cold belly in Winter?! However, the back of this jumper is what sold it to me. I love the twist detailing, it just gives it something a bit extra.

 The next two are just classics in my eyes. The first one I wanted to include because it comes in so many different colours, so if red isn't your thing, they also do black, grey, blue & even mustard (which I'm quite tempted by) The tie detailing down the side of the darker red one is so pretty, it really adds a bit of special detailing to an otherwise plain jumper.

Let's be honest, you can't go wrong with a cardigan. I don't actually own many, I'm usually more of a jumper girl, but this one was too cute not to include.

So, dog lovers amoung us, how adorable is this!? Esecpailly as it has a Dachshund on the front. Honey would definitely approve of this one. I also had to include this adorable Christmas jumper for your own little fur baby. I love that it has little antlers & a hood!

& finally, a fluffy orange jumper! This just looked so soft & cosy, I'm desperate to add it to my collection despite it being in the teens section!

What colour have you been loving this season? I'd love to know : )

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Friday, 29 September 2017

Blouse You



Ok, so anyone else obsessed with blouses right now?

I just can't get enough of them. The more ruffles, flared sleeves & bows the better!

These are just a few I've found while scouring the internet. My favourites have to be the baby blue & polka dot one, both from H&M. I'm on a strict budget at the moment, but I was so tempted to go & find them both in store! The burgundy one from New Look is also great value for a simple staple Autumn piece.

I tend to style my blouses with black skinny jeans or body-con skirts & knee-high boots for an evening look, or go casual with converse & jeans during the day. They also look especially cool with a fedora if it isn't too windy! 

I wore my new blouse from Primark (which I've searched the internet for & can't find) but here's me wearing it on a day trip to London with the girls & it got so many compliments!

A girl can never have too many blouses in her life.

Let me know if you'd like a post about the blouses I own & see how I style them for Autumn.

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Sunday, 23 October 2016

Halloween Wishlist


If you're like me & scroll through countless photos of people doing amazing Halloween makeup, then go to try it & massively fail.. then this one is for you! I'm not one for overly scary makeup either, so this would be perfect for a non-messy, cute look.

Ok, so how gorgeous is this? I have to say I'd never be brave enough to wear it over the top of just my bra (maybe with a black cami or crop top underneath) but it just looks so beautiful. Like I say, I tend to go for a more pretty approach when it comes to Halloween so I was immediately drawn to this.

Again, how cute?! You can never go wrong with a black dress, especially one covered in bats.

These just looked such good fun & perfect for someone who doesn't like to have everything on show. They remind me of those fun leggings Primark do at Christmas that are perfect for wearing around the house or you could jazz them up for a night out, with heels & a black crop top.

How cute is this little guy? As I mentioned in my Tips & Tricks For The Working Day post, I love to have unusual cups & bottles to drink out of as it encourages me to drink more throughout the day. This skeleton jar is only £3! Complete bargain.

Who else hates getting messy on Halloween? I always do my makeup & totally forget I've put it on & manage to get it all over my clothes! Luckily, New Look have designed this choker which is perfect for keeping those stains at bay!

& my final item is this purse. It's so adorable & perfect for that night out on the town to celebrate Halloween! I can't resist a bit of sparkle.

Do you celebrate Halloween? What are your plans this year? : )

Sunday, 4 September 2016

OOTD - Summer Rose






Dusky Pink Pinafore Dress - Primark (LINK) or (SIMILAR HERE)
White Tee - Primark (LINK)
Rucksack - Primark
Heeled Sandals - New Look (LINK)
Sunnies - Primark
Rings - Pandora
Nail Varnish - Barry M

Ah, look at the sun. I can almost feel it on my skin again looking back at these pictures! It was around 31 degrees when I took these & I literally ran into the house sweating & had to change immediately!

I want to first of all confess my love to suede. Yes, the pinafore & sandals are both suede. There's something so beautiful about it I can't resist it.. please tell me its not just me?

Let's start with these sandals. I've been looking for the perfect pair for over a year now & these recently came into my life when I was searching online for some new winter boots. Sadly, I didn't find any, but I did find these! Funny how things work out eh? They are the perfect height for me as an everyday work shoe, so hopefully I'll be getting use out of them for the rest of this Summer & next year.

On a recent trip to Bath with James, we popped into Primark & this pinafore dress immediately caught my eye! Just look at that dusky pink colour, it's so beautiful. I'm tempted to go back & get the dark green one, as that would be perfect for Autumn with some black boots.

Oh & this rucksack was my life saver in Corfu. It's the perfect size & carries so much in it. I wouldn't have survived the holiday without it.

OH & I filmed this outfit too! My first ever OOTD on YouTube, so please go check it out. Any comments / suggestions are very welcome! I love making videos but I know I'm not the best at it.


Tuesday, 30 August 2016

July & August Favourites


I lived in this when we were in Lanzarote, it was perfect for throwing over my bikini at breakfast time & creates that perfect 'I don't want to look like I've made an effort, I've just chucked this on' look. I paired it with denim shorts & it looked so cute.

Anyone else suffer from dry skin on their legs in the Summer? I do in the winter as well, but I've noticed it more this year as I've been on holiday & I've had my legs out a lot more (woohoo!) I just can't get over how delicious this lotion smells & it clears up any dry skin on my body.

I could seriously talk about this pillow & eye mask set all day, but I won't as I know how boring that would be! I can't imagine travelling any distance without them now, they really are ideal for a flight or long car journey. The pillow is easily blown up & can be stored away when you're not using it & hardly takes up any space in your bag.

& simply because I love the lotion so much, I picked up the body mist in the same scent. I already own the Zoella Blissful Mistful body mist & loved it, so thought I'd pick up one of her newer scents to add to my collection. What are your thoughts on Zoe's range?

Salad pot
Salads. You either love them or hate them. I used to hate them, up until a few years ago. I couldn't think of anything worse than eating a plate of lettuce, cucumber & tomato when there was a McDonalds down the road. I mean, they just taste so boring don't they? However, I have recently been preparing my lunches the day before work & found salads are one of the easiest, healthiest meals to make. I wanted to purchase a pot like this one for the longest time so I could easily transport & store it at work & when I caught a glimpse of this one in the window of Tiger, I knew I had to have it! It even comes with a pink fork & a small cup in the lid if you wanted to take dressing with you & for £3? You can't go wrong.

Now these I dig out every Summer as they are my perfect hack to keeping a drink cold, but not watering it down. Nobody wants watery wine! They come with water inside them & all you need to do is pop them into the freezer till they are frozen, pop them in your drink & just wash them before putting them back into the freezer again. These have lasted me the longest time & I can't recommend them enough.

Events

At the beginning of July I held my annual Summer BBQ, which as always, was so much fun. I bought a marquee & set up games which included football, cricket & badminton. We had the most beautiful sunny day!

At the end of July, Cathy & I went on holiday to Lanzarote for a week! I had such a lovely time & I've written a whole post about our hotel if you'd like a read.

August is one of the busiest months for birthdays in our group, so I'll give a quick recap. Mils had a lip sync party, we had a BBQ at Cathy's, Gail's was an evening of games & gossiping around her firepit, Lorna's we went to Drusillas (post coming soon) & finally Elisa's we went for a meal at our local curry house. All involved our big group getting together & catching up which is so lovely as we all have such busy lives & it is near impossible to get us all in one place at one time!

Oh & last Monday, Gem & Ollie announced they were pregnant! I seriously am so excited by the news, I can't wait to meet their little one! & of course, it means Lily will have a little friend in our group now! Ahhh, bring on March!

& finally, James & I went to visit Longleat last week. We stayed in a beautiful B'n'B for two nights & explored the local countryside as well as the animals on safari. I'm going to write a full post about our mini get-a-way so make sure you check that out next week : )

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Christmas Jumper Wishlist 2015

This jumper just looks so soft I couldn't resist adding it to my wishlist! I'm in love with the gold print on the front.

How can any Disney fan resist this jumper? It's an absolutely bargain from Primark & just looks adorable on. I would quite happily wear this with pride at Christmas time!

I can definitely see a trend with the jumpers I'm attracted to this year. They are either white or grey! This one I just thought was too cute not to include.

Robins are one of my favourite birds & I feel especially Christmassy when I see one in the garden at this time of year. Just look at their little fat bellies!

Who doesn't think Christmas is here when they see the Coca Cola advert? This one is definitely perfect if you wanted a jumper that won't go in & out of fashion each year, it's a classic.

& finally one for the man in your life. I thought this was just so cute. I know men generally don't share our love for the extra sparkly, over-the-top jumpers, so this would be perfect. I bought James a Rudolph jumper with bells on a few Christmas' ago & he reluctantly wears it every year! : ' )

Remember to wear your festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day on 18th December to support the work of Macmillan Cancer Support, Make-A-Wish UK and Save the Children! : )

* Please note this was not a sponsored post *

Thursday, 3 December 2015

Christmas Gift Ideas For Her

 
Black Check Scarf
Every girl loves a scarf at Christmas. Well, I know I certainly do. This year I've picked out this beautiful one from New Look. I think it's nice to go for something a bit different to the regular plain designs. Patterned pieces are really in this year, so choose something a bit more daring! Unless you're lady doesn't own a red tartan scarf, it's a essential to any ladies' wardrobe!
 
Rabbit Watch
Jewellery is always a winner in my eyes. You can never have too many pieces of jewellery, as each piece goes with a different outfit. I saw this rabbit watch & just thought it would be perfect if you're buying for a teenager or just someone who loves animals!
 
Earrings & Necklace Set
My third gift idea is a jewellery set of necklace & earrings. These are just so beautiful, every lady likes to be treated to something sparkly at Christmas time!
 
Charlotte Tilbury Eye Shadow Palette
Charlotte Tilbury has recently soared to great heights in the beauty world & what better gift to get a makeup lover at Christmas than this gorgeous eye shadow palette. This one is called Golden Goddess & would be perfect for the Autumn / Winter.
 
Glossybox Subscription
I wanted to include Glossybox as I think it's the perfect gift. If you know someone who loves beauty, skin care etc, but not sure what to pin point as a specific gift, this would be perfect for you. Glossybox deliver monthly to your front door & you can either subscribe to monthly, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months at a time. I've heard only good things about this box & am so tempted to sign up for each time someone posts about their monthly box!
 
Fossil Sydney Ladies Purse
& finally a designer purse / bag. If you wanted to go for something a bit more special, these would be the perfect gift.

I hope this post gave you a bit of inspiration for Christmas gifts this year, I'd love to hear what you're planning to buy for the special ladies in your lives. I've also written a Stocking Fillers post, which you can check out here & keep your eyes peeled for the Christmas Gift Ideas For Him, which will be coming soon : )
 
*Please note this was not a sponsored post*

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

OOTD - Wally




Top & Jeans - Primark
Wedges - New Look
Necklace & Bracelet - Dynamite Designs Jewellery (review here)

Hello lovelies!

Quick outfit of the day for you. I wore this to dinner with my girls a few weeks ago.

I'm absolutely in love with this top, it is just so easy to wear & goes with everything! I paired it with my trusty blue jeans from Primark & my New Look wedges from last year's sale. I adore stripes & am slowly adding more & more to my wardrobe. They are so versatile & perfect for any occasion.

& again, loving my short hair! I did a full post on it here if you'd like a read. I just find it so much easier to style each day than I did with my longer locks!

How has your week been lovelies?

Friday, 19 June 2015

OOTD - Plum Party




Jumpsuit - BooHoo
Clutch & Wedges - New Look

Hello lovelies,

I know these pictures aren't the best but I wanted to show you this jumpsuit I managed to find in the BooHoo sale. It was £12 down from £18. I wore it out to dinner with my girls a few weeks ago. It's so comfy & perfect for that food baby after pudding as it hides all your lumps & bumps.

I paired it with this New Look clutch that I've had since January but hadn't used! Anyone else buy bags & totally forget you've bought them? Once I'd dug it out of my wardrobe, I thought it went perfectly with this jumpsuit. It's half lilac & half multi-coloured glitter & does up with a cute buckle at the front. 

& finally my trusty wedges. I've had these shoes since I was 18 & have worn them to death. They are my default pair for going out & knowing I'm going to be on my feet for a lot of the night.

Have you bought anything from BooHoo recently? : )

Monday, 20 April 2015

OOTD - Easter Bunny

Hello lovelies,

Hope you're all well : )

I haven't done an OOTD for absolutely ages! I wanted to show you what I wore to lunch with my grandparents on Easter Sunday. I was lucky enough to get the day off work, so my parents, Auntie & Uncle went to visit my Grandparents. I did a full post on the day which you can read here if you like : )
 
 
It seems silly to me looking back at this outfit 2 weeks later as I'm now sitting in 24 degree heat in my garden, wearing shorts & a tee & here I am in a leather jacket, jumper & tights. Crazy English weather.
 
 
Anyway, the outfit. I picked up this rabbit jumper in the Primark sale for £7 & thought it would be perfect for Easter (& when I'm having a lazy day round the house with leggings!) My trusty leather jacket from Select Fashion never leaves my side these days. It's just the perfect jacket to throw on over any outfit & is a lot cooler than a winter coat.
 
 
This beautiful floral skirt is actually a dress from New Look & I thought it would go in perfect contrast with the biker boots & jacket. I got these boots from Primark for Christmas last year & adore them! They just add character to an outfit without being too OTT.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend! I wrote a full post on my Easter nails & our adventures over the 4 day weekend if you'd like to read, just follow the links.
 
Hope you've all had a lovely weekend : )
 

Friday, 17 April 2015

Life Lately #75

 
Hello lovelies,
 
How are you all? I've been getting back into my health & fitness this month, starting with my new purchase, a blender. I made my first smoothie & got a bit excited by throwing in every fruit we had in the house into one bottle.. it tasted ok, but I really need to find some good recipes for smoothies. Is there any you'd recommend? I've also been jogging every other day / 3 times a week to get a toned body for summer. Primark's sports wear section has been a complete life saver!
 
Did you see my Easter posts? I decided to try my first ever set of false nails over the Easter weekend & spent the day on Sunday with my family.
 
I've also been loving this hot weather! James has been home over Easter, so we've been doing lots of fun things around work in the sunshine. This was my outfit of the day last week when we went to see Fast & Furious 7. It was amazing. Seriously. I've loved the previous movies for as long as I can remember & was so excited to see it even though it's the last one with Paul Walker. I wore my Dad's denim shirt, with leggings & my trusty New Look boots.
 
Last Monday, I went to see McBusted in Bournemouth with the girls. We saw them last year in London & decided to go for the standing area this year. We travelled down by car & stopped for a cheeky Nandos on the way. The concert was amazing. The atmosphere was incredible & the boys didn't disappoint : )
 
Hope you've had a lovely week lovelies!
 

Friday, 12 December 2014

Christmas Jumper Wishlist 2014

In honour of Christmas Jumper Day, I thought it was only appropriate to do a Christmas jumper wishlist! So here we go..
 
 
1 Nothing beats the traditional Christmas jumper. This one is a total bargain on Ebay.
 
2 If your not really into the 'over-the-top' designs this Christmas, this simple but cute one from Topshop would be ideal. I love the forest green colour.
 
3 I couldn't resist including this one from New Look (not sure if it's from the teenage section or not) but it just looks so soft & warm!
 
4 Another simple but gorgeous number from Topshop.
 
5 I've had my eye on this one from Select Fashion for a while now but just haven't been able to get it in my size. The little snowman's nose & snowballs on the jumper are 3D which just adds to it's overall character.
 
6 & finally this cute polar bear jumper from New Look. Such a sweet design.
 
Have you got your Christmas jumper on today?
 
I think it's such a good charity to raise money & awareness for, I've got my whole workplace involved this year! Make sure you check out #XMASJUMPERDAY on Twitter & Instagram & head over to Save The Children UK to donate!

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Winter Wishlist

 
 
I'm am in love with these boots. I'm not the tallest of people so I love a bit of heel & this is the perfect height. I can just see myself wearing these with jeans & a tee with a long trench coat. Outfit sorted!

How cosy does this jacket look? I'm drawn to anything that's fluffy & snug at the moment, mixed with a bit of leather, you can't go wrong.
 
Such a sweet little clutch & perfect for the up & coming party season.
 
Every year, I seem to become obsessed with hats when we reach A/W. This one is just too adorable, shame about the price though..
 
My bargain of the wishlist. This dress can you believe, is £9.99. Yes.. under a tenner! I couldn't believe it when one of my ladies at work pointed it out to me. Shame the black is sold out already.. but I can work with this colour! : )

Sunday, 26 October 2014

OOTD - Wine & Dine



 
Leather jacket & hat - Select / Scarf - Poundland / Jeans & top - Primark / Boots - New Look

This was my outfit for my Mum's birthday last Wednesday.
 
You have no idea how excited I was when this hat & leather jacket arrived in the post earlier this week. Select have the most beautiful items in stock at the moment, bang on for A/W. You might recognise this hat from my recent wishlist, I'm so tempted to get it in the black & pink as well!
 
Also, my trusty Primark jeans made an appearance. I rarely wear jeans nowadays, I'm usually too uncomfortable (& mostly lazy) to wear anything other than leggings (as I've put on a small amount of weight around my middle.. gym starts soon I promise!) Jeans tend to rub on my hips as well, but I actually forgot how much I loved these ones. (once I got them on..)
 
& how's that scarf for a bargain? £1. Yes, a pound. Paired with my gorgeous New Look boots, this made for a perfect casual outfit.
 
If you want to see what my Mum & I got up to on her birthday, there's a full post here. : )

Monday, 20 October 2014

Autumnal Wishlist



Everyone needs a tartan scarf come Autumn / Winter. This one caught my eye because of the blue mixed with the classic red. So adorable.
 
This coat. Need I say more? I'm really into anything fluffy this year + this just looks so warm for the Winter.

This hat is actually on it's way to me! (YAY) I have to say, I used to be a bowler hat kinda girl, but recently I've been loving the fedora trend.

How perfect are these boots? Burgundy really comes into it's element in Autumn. Paired with a dress, black tights & a hat, outfit sorted.

Finally, this watch from Ever Ours caught my eye. I'm so drawn to everything pink & fluffy, but there is something so beautiful about the simplicity of this watch, I just had to add it to the list.
 
What have you all been luting after this Autumn? : )

Sunday, 28 September 2014

Greece In Outfits!

Hello lovelies! Hope you're all well.
 
I thought I'd show you what I wore in Greece!
 
 
Left: Sunnies, Top, Shorts, Rucksack - Primark / Kimono - Select Fashion
Right - Sunnies & Skirt - Primark / Kimono - New Look / Top - Brighton (shop unknown)
 
These two outfits were perfect for days out exploring the island. Comfort was extremely important when your in the heat & kimonos were a life saver for when we had the random downpours!
 
 
Left: Co-ord - BooHoo
Right: Playsuit - New Look
 
This co-ord from BooHoo was my favourite outfit of the holiday. It was perfect for a beach cover up & taking walks on the sea front. And this New Look playsuit I bought last year & totally forgot I had was ideal for our boat trip.
 
 
Left: Kimono - New Look / Bikini - Dorothy Perkins
Right - Kimono - New Look / Bikini - Primark
 
This kimono was another holiday favourite. Such a bargain from New Look.
 
 
Left: Dress - So In Fashion
Right: Dress - H & M
 
& finally a few evening outfits. I saved these two for last! The white laced H & M dress got so many compliments. I absolutely adore it! Such a steal from a high-street store.
 
If you haven't seen already, I've blogged about our Greek adventures in two parts, you can read them here (Part 1) & here (Part 2). All these snaps were taken on my iPhone & edited on Instagram - make sure you check out my other pictures on there as I post most days!
 
Have you been on holiday this year?
Comment links to your holiday posts below! I'd love to read them : )